The Best Cheap Hotels in Santa Eulalia, Ibiza

Just a few steps from the door of this lodging house are the pine-fringed sands of Es Canar beach with its cluster of sun loungers, colourful pedalos and views across to the rocky Illa des Canar. Many of the light, airy rooms, which display giant photos of local beauty spots, have sea views and balconies. With a decent pool and all-day bar, you hardly need to step outside. When you do, it’s a 15-minute walk along the coast to the original Punta Arabí Hippy Market, where the sound of drumming and smells of incense and grilled food float among the tents of multihued cloth and jewellery stalls.

The view from the beachside Pou des Lleó restaurant is a Shirley Valentine-style idyll of rocky shore, drifting boats and turquoise water. Big pans of saffron-gilded paella are a speciality here, bursting with mussels, prawns and fresh herbs, along with Ibizan bullit de peix (fish stew) cooked with garlic, tomatoes and green peppers. The airy bedrooms and outdoor spaces, including a tree-ringed pool, match the food for taste; they’re newly renovated to show off beams, wood floors, marble basins and accessories including ceramic tiles and driftwood-framed mirrors.

Sun-seeking families rather than stag nights are the target market for this large but relatively peaceful hotel, 2mi (3km) south of Santa Eulalia. There’s a tennis court, a large flower-fringed sun terrace with a pool complete with towels and a lifeguard on hand. Kids will enjoy the playground whilst the hotel is just a short way up a pine-shaded road from the wide, sandy Cala Llonga. The hotel’s beachside Es Purchet restaurant offers local rice and fish dishes with views directly out across the bay and to the wooded hills beyond.

Located close to Es Cana Beach, Hostal Los Pinos is an excellent choice for couples on a budget. Small and intimate with just 10 rooms, you’ll have a lot of space to yourself. The decor is simple and modern, with spacious and colourful peach and coral rooms. Close by at the hotel’s sister accommodation, Es Cañe Apartments, there’s also a restaurant and Charlie’s Bar for live entertainment.

The one-star Hostal Cala Boix is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of Santa Eulalia – Sant Carles de Peralta – and is just 50m (165 feet) from Cala Boix beach. It’s one of the most unique beaches on the island thanks to its black sand and location surrounded by small villages. The rooms are spacious and modern, with wooden furniture and marble floors. The highlight, however, is the lush garden with sun loungers and a large pool.

Situated in the centre of Santa Eulalia del Rio town, the Hostal Santa Eulalia lies close to several restaurants and bars and is only a seven-minute walk to the beach. It offers double, twin and triple rooms, as well as a big attic apartment that can sleep a family of five. On the ground floor, you’ll find the Cafetería Brisol where you can enjoy three-course menus of the day, filled baguettes and other delicious snacks.

Located in the northeast of the island in the small town of Cala Leña, Club Cala Azul lies 3km (1.86mi) from San Carlos and 10km (6mi) from Santa Eulalia del Rio town, providing modern, budget accommodation close to the coast. It offers a large assortment of rooms, apartments and suites, ideal for everyone from couples to families. The apartments can sleep up to five people and have all the necessary amenities such as washing machines and kitchens.

Located in the centre of Santa Eulalia del Rio, this stylish hotel sits just 50m (165 feet) from the bus station, a short three-minute walk to both the beach and Paseo Marítimo with its many restaurants and bars. Each of the contemporary rooms has tiled floors and bright leaf-patterned wallpaper, as well as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. There aren’t many other facilities on site, although reception can help organise a variety of activities from windsurfing and kayaking to sailing.

Situated in the centre of Santa Eulalia del Rio and just a seven-minute walk from the beach, the azuLine Hotel Mediterraneo is a great budget choice for couples or families. The rooms are simple and bright, but it’s the outside that really makes this place. Complete with a large outdoor pool, relaxation area as well as a restaurant and bar, this hotel is perfect for lounging around during hot summer days.